EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra + Smart Home Panel 2. Installed with 3.2kW solar array

[@TheNature101]

A very nice and a clean install. A full diagram of the AC disconnect and solar rapid shutdown as well as a list of all the parts you used will be very useful.

[@kevygreen]

Hey, thanks for the informative video. Im curious with the rapid shutdown if you also need something to cut the power of the inverters to the Smart Home panel. I noticed an EPO port on the top of the panel that I'm thinking could be used for this but there isn't anything in the documents about it. Did you set something up to cut the inverter power like the solar panels?

[@jrfrailey]

It looks like you moved breakers from original panel to the smart panel 2. Did the wires reach to the breakers once in the smart panel 2? If not, how did you handle that? Thanks

[@SolarEngineering]

used wirenuts/wago connectors to extend wires

[@JaimeCerquera-c2y]

Great explanation. Thanks for the video. Could you share a detailed wiring diagram (Grid & breakers).

[@ThomasWhittaker]

Great video, What the wire size you used to connect from your main panel breaker to thr 100amp breaker on the SHP2?

[@SolarEngineering]

2 AWG copper

[@marknasatin3025]

Hey there, thanks for very informative video, very helpful. Does ECOFLOW Panel 2 accept slim breakers which allows to connect two lines? It seems that you’ve been using one of these (timestamp 3:30 in this clip). 12 breakers only might not be enough these days. Can you clarify please?

[@SolarEngineering]

yes, you can install dual and quad breakers

[@ChanningPerone]

does the ecoflow inverter provide afci/gfci protection to solar panels? I couldnt find that anywhere in the specs?

[@corockclimber]

Love your videos as they are getting better with each video. I do have a question regarding this system, could you install two Ecoflow Smart panels 2's sub panels from the main panel and move ALL circuits from the main panel to the sub panels? I would use one smart sub panel with a single Delta Pro Ultra with all low loads and the other smart panel for all the heavy loads using two Delta Pro Ultra's. This way the entire home would be backed up instead of just 12 circuits. Just wondering if that would be possible. Thanks

[@SolarEngineering]

Hi, yes you can do that. Thanks for the feedback

[@Hunter-vb8wo]

Awesome video! Curious why you used an 80 amp breaker instead of 100? Also, if I separate the SPH2 bottom connection and wire it to another location, what size wire do you recommend I use between the DPU connection and the SPH2?

[@SolarEngineering]

main panel is only 100A, one Ecoflow can push 30A. so 80a is plenty in this case.

[@SolarEngineering]

for 100A - 2 awg 80A - 4 awg

[@adamcian]

I'm about to buy/install the same gear and I was wondering when you moved the circuits over to the SHP2, why did you bring the white neutral wires as well? I figured since you're already bringing the neutral over from the main panel via the big 4AWG wire, that all you'd need to do was wire-nut the hots from inside the old panel and bring over the black to the breaker in the new panel. Would that not also work and save some wiring? Also, would love to see a diagram of the shutoff wires, I mostly understand from your video, but would be awesome if you had a diagram (not sure if you do). Thanks!

[@SolarEngineering]

I believe it's NEC 300.5(I) "All conductors of the same circuit ... shall be installed in the same raceway...", so we have to move neutrals as well. I'll check later for the diagram.

[@tlteal]

Thank you very much for posting all of this information --- very informative. Have you replaced the Ecoflow Smart Home Panel 1 with the Smart Home Panel 2 and if so, how difficult was it?

[@SolarEngineering]

I didn't, should be straight forward process

[@Al-po2oh]

Are these batteries chargeable by plug in or just solar panels? Thanks

[@bryanreese907]

Great video and explanation of installation.

[@oleksiyonyshchenko5921]

Ecoflow поддерживает возможность зануления выхода и как это влияет на нагрузку внутреннего инвертора/разряд батареи?

[@MrRichardyc]

the install guide listed 1awg wires for the 2 hots and neutral, 4awg for ground, it's ok to use 4awg?

[@regparks8066]

Where are you located? What state? Do you have a website for referrals and quotes?

[@SolarEngineering]

Bay Area, CA. mysolareng.com

[@desertcamel3573]

80 amp circuit breaker on smart eco panel2? What amp circuit breaker touse in main panel?

[@SolarEngineering]

I think it was 100 or 125

[@ernieburgos7702]

I am seeing users on reddit having problems with the SHP 2 reliability and service. relay failures and error messages that shut down the panel with long delays in getting service. Is there a way to setup these smart panels but still be able to use the original subpanel without any delays?

[@SolarEngineering]

I don't think so. Panel needs to be rewired back

[@greeenz]

I got one of these pro ultra's for an off grid set up. I didnt get the smart panel. I am wondering if can I run the wires from my panels directly to the eco flow ultra. I am thinking about having (7) 250w panels. what safty percausions should i take connecting my solor array to the eco flow unit?

[@yeslawrence]

Why is an AC disconnect even required. I get the RSD requirement for the PV, but this system is off grid, so I wouldn’t think it needs an AC disconnect… is it a requirement of the SHP2?

[@SolarEngineering]

Solar panels installed on dwelling unit, so need to install RSD.

[@cgutowski471]

Question: you drilled into existing panel and didn’t use an existing knockout. Is that acceptable to make a new hole over the existing knockouts?

[@samaba7577]

The panel does not have knockouts

[@SolarEngineering]

honestly I'm not sure, worst case we can use reducing washer (2"->1-1/4") to make it more solid.

[@cgutowski471]

@@SolarEngineering sorry if I was t clear in my questions. The original main panel, looks like you drilled into multiple existing knockouts. I get the reducer being a fix but just wondering if any inspector would have issues with that.

[@cgutowski471]

@@samaba7577 look closely. The main service panel has many smaller knockouts he drilled into. Even left one open to exposed wood frame.

[@michaelarkano5636]

The AC disconnect is 60 Amps, between which device and which device is it connected? I mean after the inverter between the home smart panel and the main service panel? Can you help me with that?

[@SolarEngineering]

between APSmart power adapter and source of power (any breaker) from smart panel

[@kevinochoa6676]

Very useful video. It helped me a lot. Just Two question. Is AP-Smart RSD compatible with EcoFlow Deltra Pro Ultra inverter? Is the AC Disconnect connected between Utility Meter and Service disconnect? - I mean Service disconnect -> AC Disconnect -> Utility Meter

[@SolarEngineering]

@@kevinochoa6676 apsmart is compatible with all inverters. It's just RSD.

[@calimolotov2000]

Who is the best candidate for this type of smaller system? Seems simple. I am currently trying to decide what type of DIY system to purchase with $15k budget. Thank you for the great channel really appreciate your videos.

[@SolarEngineering]

Luxpower 6k ($1400) + 2X EG4 PowerPro ($8000) + solar panels 12pcs ($2400) + misc (racking/wires/conduits/disconnects) $2000 = $13,800. 5kW system with 28.6kWh battery capacity.

[@calimolotov2000]

Thank you so much for your time and expertise@@SolarEngineering

[@beidlern]

Great job. Super clean install. Covers pretty much everything one needs for a hybrid setup. Did you mount the PVs yourself also? I procured two 12kwh systems with smart panels. Still finalizing PV vendor to go with. Can I ask what state you’re in?

[@d.pollard5962]

@@beidlerngood luck, hope you find someone reputable and honest.

[@jasoncanmore5838]

What are the dimensions of the Delta Pro Ultra inverter

[@d.pollard5962]

Too expensive

[@175726]

Great video very informative

[@NA-kw2ex]

very useful information-thank you vert much for sharing your experience

[@brucestouter2866]

Where is he installing this? I don't see one GFCI or AFCI breaker? Definitely not to code in the USA.

[@SolarEngineering]

some undisclosed location ;)

[@regparks8066]

Very informative. That said, I would have taken greater pains to control metal shards from drilling through side of panel. They were flying all over the area. It only takes one to short out a very expensive system. Otherwise a pretty sano job.

[@OKTown]

looking to do this - only with 100% off grid and zero grid option.

[@SolarEngineering]

that's what it made for

[@Al-po2oh]

Amazing you cut a hole in drywall and didn’t hit a pipe or a wire.

[@bdelight5422]

Question. Are you installing it as a grid tied system? Thank you

[@SolarEngineering]

it's considered as "off-grid" setup, grid power connected to station input port. These power stations cannot feed energy to the grid.

[@bdelight5422]

@@SolarEngineering another Question. I saw that you have AC disconnect because you have solar panel on the roof installed? My home set up is also just like you, but completely OFF Grid. 10 panels on roof, PV line to DC isolator then connect to DPU. My diagram shouldn't need a AC disconnect ??

[@SolarEngineering]

@@bdelight5422if you are installing on the building roof, then you have to install rapid shutdown. Check NEC 690.12 Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems on Buildings. There are a few exceptions in this rule, but if panels are installed on a house roof, then by the code you have to install RSD.

[@bdelight5422]

@@SolarEngineering thank you. Looking forward to talking to you soon

[@JustinKais]

Was hoping you would show more of the breaker wiring instead of the "jack rabbit on a date" video. disappointed